Throne (Verb)
Meaning 1
Sit on the throne as a ruler.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The newly crowned queen would soon throne on the seat of power, guiding her kingdom towards a prosperous future.
- For decades, he throned as one of the most feared and respected leaders in the empire's history.
- After the former king's abdication, the young prince was chosen to throne and protect his dynasty's legacy.
- As the mighty pharaoh throned, he made grand promises to bring peace and fertility to his people.
- The fierce warrior-king throned at the heart of the empire, striking fear into the hearts of his enemies.
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Meaning 2
Put a monarch on the throne; "The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The Council's plan was to throne Prince Albert as the ruler of the newly formed kingdom.
- She was throned in a grand ceremony held at the royal palace after her brother's abdication.
- His supporters managed to throne him as the supreme ruler of the land.
- The people rejoiced when their hero was throned as the rightful king.
- The bishops gathered at the cathedral to throne the long-awaited new monarch.